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Kumamoto University project to use Nissan LEAF technology in electric bus test in Japan; 3 packs, 3 motors

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Technology developed by Nissan for the battery-electric Nissan LEAF will be used in an electric bus project led by a team from Kumamoto University, that starts testing next month in Japan, with the goal of making zero-emission public transit more widespread and affordable.

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Nissan Joint Research Center for Intelligent Mobility at Tsinghua University opens in Beijing

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Nissan and Tsinghua University have a long history of cooperation. With the new program, Nissan hopes to better implement intelligent mobility based on a careful study of Chinese road networks. Nissan believes that EV and autonomous drive technologies are key to realizing intelligent mobility.

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CIRCLES Consortium tests AI-equipped cruise control system for impact on fuel efficiency and traffic flow

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The test was conducted on the recently opened I-24 MOTION testbed, the only real-world automotive testing environment of its kind in the world. The CIRCLES project aims to reduce instabilities in traffic flow, called phantom jams, that cause congestion and waste energy. The experiment—which ran 14 Nov. through 18 Nov.

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Top 15 Nissan LEAF markets in US in 2013

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Source: Nissan Click to enlarge. Nissan provided a list of the top 15 markets in the US for the Nissan LEAF battery-electric vehicle. Nissan LEAF sales in the United States are up by 335% year-over-year since the launch of the enhanced 2013 model in March. —Erik Gottfried, Nissan director of EV Sales and Marketing.

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U Michigan opens Mcity test environment for connected and automated vehicle technologies

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The University of Michigan has opened Mcity, the first large controlled environment specifically designed to test the potential of connected and automated vehicle technologies that will lead the way to mass-market driverless cars. Nissan Motor Co., Current Leadership Circle companies are: Delphi Automotive PLC. Ford Motor Co.

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Nissan exhibiting prototype NSC-2015 vehicle for autonomous driving application at CEATEC JAPAN 2012

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At CEATEC Japan 2012 this week, Nissan Motor Co. The car uses a remote monitoring system that recognizes the surrounding environment through use of an all-around view camera and 4G mobile communications. Storke Professor at Stanford University, moderated by journalist Taro Kimura. Clifford Nass, Thomas M.

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Nissan develops new quick charger for electric vehicles

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Nissan Motor Co., revealed its new quick charger and plans to begin sales of the technology in November 2011 at Nissan parts companies throughout Japan. Nissan is also proactively seeking partner companies for sales. Responsive to various charging environments. New quick charger, standard specification. Click to enlarge.

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